Water Resources Project Manager

Water Resources Project Manager

Location:

Virginia Beach, Richmond, or Williamsburg, VA (hybrid schedule). VHB’s I-64 team is expanding and we’re looking for a project management‑level professional to bring innovative, cost‑effective, and sustainable solutions to our clients.

In this role, you’ll work on diverse projects ranging from site‑specific developments to large‑scale watershed initiatives. Your expertise will help shape solutions for stormwater management, MS4 compliance, transportation drainage, green infrastructure, BMP retrofits, and flood mitigation.

• Oversee multidisciplinary projects with a hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality focus, interacting with staff and clients.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies for riverine and coastal environments using current modeling software (e.g., PC SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Hydro
  
  CAD, HY-8, SRH-2D/SMS).
• Develop technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications for water resources related projects.
• Lead construction administration for water resource projects.
• Collaborate with the integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and develop permit applications.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Create and expand technical resources for staff.
• Act as a mentor and aid in staff development.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Superior collaborative problem-solving ability with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.

• BS in civil/environmental engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8+ years of professional water resources engineering and analysis experience.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs.
• Project management experience on relevant projects.
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Micro Station.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting.
• PE required.

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards.
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth.
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.